Contact:
Fox Valley Park District
(630) 264-7405

You can go back to the turn of the century or simply have a wonderful picnic. The choice is yours. This historic farm-village will take you back to the old Midwest. The property has nostalgic museums and lovely open spaces.

Maximum guests:
500

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Contact:
North Aurora Park District
(630) 264-7405

Beautiful, smaller park located right on the Fox River. Offers expansive views.

Maximum guests:
200; 100 under enclosure.

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Contact:
Barrington Park District
(847) 304-5273

A well-maintained, 37-acre facility accommodates a wide variety of sports and activities. The grounds are dotted with lush, mature trees.

Maximum guests:
600

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Contact:
Bensenville Park District
(630)-594-1190

An outstanding facility for large or small groups who want to enjoy a variety of sports. Spread out over 88 acres, this site offers water-related activities that you will not find elsewhere.

Maximum guests:
1,000+

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Contact:
Marilyn Urso
(773) 588-1778 or (815) 246-8751

This 40-acre site is located about 70 miles southwest of Chicago. The grounds have a nice combination of sunny open spaces for ball games and plenty of shady areas.

Maximum guests:
2,500

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Contact:
Glenview Park District
(847) 298-0095

This is a magical spot for a picnic, wedding reception, corporate event or holiday party. Featuring an enchanting French chateau with arched doorways, cathedral ceilings, an ornate fireplace and leaded two-story windows, it’s surrounded by spectacular woods in a natural park-like setting with large manicured grounds. The property is available for rent 7 days a week and is not air-conditioned.

Maximum guests:
85 for sit-down dinner, 125 for buffets.

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Contact:
Lombard Park District
(630) 858-2229

Convenient to any group in and around central DuPage County, this site has many wonderful amenities in a small area.

Maximum guests:
100

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Contact:
Oak Brook Park District
(630) 990-4233 ext. 203

Just minutes from Oakbrook Mall, this is a serene park completely surrounded by woods and Ginger Creek. It’s a mature 88-acre park with lovely streams and creeks.

Maximum guests:
125

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Contact:
Corky’s Catering
(630) 932-3200

Situated near the Northwest suburbs with lots of open space and water, this scenic park has prime facilities for smaller groups.

Maximum guests:
125+

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Contact:
Jack Grandin
(847) 695-6720

Vasa Park is a 25-acre site with lovely views of the Fox River. It accommodates very large groups as well as small groups. The grounds have shade trees and plenty of open spaces for ball games or just relaxing.

Maximum guests:
2500

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Contact:
St. Charles Park District
(630) 584-1885

This is a beautiful park with scenic views of the Fox River. The grounds consist of 47 pristine acres with a myriad of activities available. Perfect for corporations who want to provide an active day with a variety of things to do.

Maximum guests:
1000

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Contact:
West Dundee Park District
(847) 551-4310

This is a large park with 141 lush acres. It’s an ideal place for a day’s vacation without traveling far. It has plenty of open space and some undeveloped land. There are variety of shelters and picnic areas to choose from.

Maximum guests:
500

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Contact:
Cook County Forest Preserve Headquarters in River Forest
(312) 603-0000

Call the above number for picnic permits and grove information. This forest preserve district is the largest in the Chicagoland area and has groves convenient to almost all addresses in and around the city of Chicago.

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Contact:
DuPage County Forest Preserve Headquarters in Wheaton
(630) 933-7248

Call the headquarters for grove locations, facilities and permit fees. These well-maintained groves are located throughout DuPage County with a wide variety of grove sizes and activities.

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Contact:
Lake County Forest Preserve District Headquarters in Libertyville
(847) 367-6640

For some of the best-maintained picnic grounds, the Lake County Forest Preserve District provides clean, well-manicured sites throughout Lake County. You will find a myriad of amenities such as indoor restrooms, drinking fountains, fishing, shelters with tables, walking trails, softball fields, horseshoe pits and even volleyball at some groves. Alcoholic beverages are permitted with permit.

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